❓What skills are most important for D.C.-area workers? What recruiting challenges do local employers face?
🌟 We are looking for representatives from businesses in D.C. and the metro region to help answer these questions.
➡️ Complete the survey today: dcpc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
📉 School enrollment is trending downward in D.C., with pre-kindergarten enrollment down 3% this school year.
📚Even small changes in the student population can have big impacts on D.C.'s education budget.
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❓What skills, certifications, and competencies does your D.C.-area business look for in employees?
➡️ Share your insights today: dcpc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🌟 The 2026 Quarter 2 Business Sentiments Survey is now live!
📊 Participants will be asked about economic expectations, revenue trends, and workforce challenges.
➡️ Complete the survey: ow.ly/hkXx50YJVPi
🗓️ D.C.-area business leaders expressed a difficult start to 2026.
📊 Quarter 1 Business Sentiments Survey results reveal dimmed economic expectations and lower revenues. Concerns about public safety seem to have moderated.
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
📉 Population growth has stalled, employment is decreasing, and tax revenues have flattened.
🏘️ Ahead of the 2027 budget, D.C. Policy Center's Yesim Sayin reflects on why fiscal discipline isn't enough. D.C. needs to focus on growth.
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
🏙️ A thriving city balances fiscal responsibility with economic realities, produces jobs, housing, and economic opportunity, and prioritizes strong government services.
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
📉 D.C. population trends are shifting–growth site below one percent and births are declining.
📊 This has significant implications for local budgets, school enrollment, and economic conditions.
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
📈 Remote work has reshaped the District's economy, but its prevalence varies by age group.
📊 This week's chart from Rivlin Initiative Director @daniel-burge.bsky.social explores the number of D.C. residents working remotely over time.
➡️ Read more: ow.ly/Qcim50YwP0L
@edtrust.bsky.social, @dcpublicschools.bsky.social, @dcpave.bsky.social
🌟 "D.C. Voices: Highlights from the release of State of D.C. Schools, 2024-25" summarizes key takeaways and recommendations from the "State of D.C. Schools, 2024-25" release event speakers and panelists.
➡️ Read more: ow.ly/iJAx50YBT3M
👏 Yesterday, D.C. Policy Center's Emilia Calma testified before the @councilofdc.bsky.social on the "Housing Production Omnibus Amendment Act."
📚 Her testimony notes risks created by a lack of predictability in housing production requirements.
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
🌟 Today, we published "Five insights from the second year of the D.C. Policy Center’s quarterly Business Sentiments Survey."
📊 Key findings from 2025 include diminished economic expectations and increased concerns about public safety.
➡️ Read more: ow.ly/2Eo950YyN7y
👏 Today, D.C. Policy Center's Emilia Calma testified before @councilofdc.bsky.social on "Funeral Directors Licensing Reform Amendment Act."
📚 Her testimony highlighted best practices for occupational licensing to support workforce stability in D.C.
➡️ Read more: ow.ly/AE4i50YxNJM
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 A round of applause for Ward 8 Parent Leader LaSheema Burnett, who brought the parent perspective to @dcpolicycenter.bsky.social 's State of DC Schools event last week!
📈 Remote work has reshaped the District's economy, but its prevalence varies by age group.
📊 This week's chart from Rivlin Initiative Director @daniel-burge.bsky.social explores the number of D.C. residents working remotely over time.
➡️ Read more: ow.ly/Qcim50YwP0L
🌟 Last week, we welcomed over 200 attendees to the release of "State of D.C. Schools, 2024-25."
📚 Our speakers noted strengths and struggles in D.C. schools, including improved educator retention and persistent chronic absenteeism.
➡️ Read the report: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
👏 Recently, Wilkes Initiative Director Emilia Calma testified before @councilofdc.bsky.social at the DHCD Performance Oversight Hearing.
🏘️ Her testimony highlighted challenges to D.C.'s housing supply, including restrictive zoning regulations.
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
🌟 We are thrilled to announce the release of "State of D.C. Schools, 2024-25."
📊 The report focuses on several key wins for D.C.'s public schools including increased enrollment, improved teacher retention, and higher learning outcomes.
➡️ Read more: ow.ly/fTiS50Ys4il
❗Don't forget! Tomorrow is the State of D.C. Schools 2024-25 release event!
🗓️ Tomorrow (3/11)
⏰ 9:30 AM (program to start at 10 AM)
📍MLK Library
➡️ Register today: secure.givelively.org/event/dc-pol...
👏 Join the 2024-25 State of D.C. Schools event, featuring:
🌟 Dr. Antoinette Mitchell (OSSE)
🌟 Dr. Lewis Ferebee (@dcpublicschools.bsky.social)
🌟 @deniseedtrust.bsky.social (@edtrust.bsky.social)
🌟 Shannon Hodge (KIPP DC)
🌟 LaSheema Burnett (@dcpave.bsky.social)
➡️ Register: ow.ly/hWFW50YoJJL
👏 Today, Emilia Calma testified before the @councilofdc.bsky.social Committee on Housing.
🏘️ Her testimony focused on Inclusionary Zoning and draws from an upcoming report, "Breaking the scarcity-subsidy cycle."
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
👏 Today, Deputy Director @cfcoffin.bsky.social testified before the @councilofdc.bsky.social at the OSSE performance oversight hearing.
📚Her testimony focused on building futures for D.C.’s learners and developing the right skills for success.
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
👏 Meet our panel for the State of D.C. Schools 2024-25 event!
🌟 Dr. Antoinette Mitchell (OSSE)
🌟 Dr. Lewis Ferebee (@dcpublicschools.bsky.social)
🌟 @deniseedtrust.bsky.social (@edtrust.bsky.social)
🌟 Shannon Hodge (KIPP DC)
🌟 LaSheema Burnett (@dcpave.bsky.social)
➡️ Register: ow.ly/hWFW50YoJJL
📊 Last week, we hosted "D.C.’s Employment Outlook: Risks, Realities, and Policy Choices."
👏The event featured presentations from @daniel-burge.bsky.social and @brookings.edu fellow @lohplaces.bsky.social. We're grateful to @chmnmendelson.bsky.social for joining and offering insights.
📊 This week's chart examines D.C. student assessment scores by student group relative to pre-pandemic levels.
📈 The findings indicate that additional investments in Math may support more resilient outcomes, in line with ELA results.
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
📚 Join us for the 2024-25 State of D.C. Schools release event on March 11th at MLK Library!
👏 We're excited to welcome our panel of experts from OSSE, @dcpublicschools.bsky.social, @edtrust.bsky.social, KIPP DC, and @dcpave.bsky.social.
➡️ Register to attend: secure.givelively.org/event/dc-pol...
👏 Today, Education Policy Initiative Fellow Anoosha Imran testified before the @councilofdc.bsky.social Committee of the Whole.
📊 Her testimony focused on aligning resources with projected enrollment to support public education goals in D.C.
➡️ Read more: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...
🌟Join us for the release of the 2024-25 State of D.C. Schools report on March 11th!
👏 The event will feature a panel conversation with experts from OSSE, @dcpublicschools.bsky.social, KIPP, @edtrust.bsky.social, and @dcpave.bsky.social.
➡️ Register to attend: secure.givelively.org/event/dc-pol...
🌟 Mark your calendar for the release of State of D.C. Schools 2024-25: Forward Momentum!
🗓️ Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM, with the program to open at 10 AM
📍Martin Luther King Jr. Library
➡️ Register to attend: secure.givelively.org/event/dc-pol...